Hardhandedness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hardhandedness is a noun meaning Harshness, strictness.
Meaning
Harshness, strictness.
More Meanings
- The embodiment of working-class virtue; hard-working practicality.
Example Sentences
Well-to-do citizens, both Reformed and Catholic, also backed down and withdrew their demands, forming a united front to suppress the revolt in the cities, either through hardhandedness or appeasement.
Word Forms
- hard-handedness
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hard-handedness, heavyhandedness, hardassery, highhandedness, hardnose, hard.
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